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Creative Writing Project: Write Act 2

Offered By: Skillshare

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Creative Writing Courses Screenwriting Courses Short Story Writing Courses Novel Writing Courses Character Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

The Creative Writing Project series helps you complete a novel, short story or screenplay. Each class focuses on a specific step in the creative process, from brainstorming to publication. The goal is to get you published!

This class shows you how to write your second act, beginning with your character in crisis, navigating the long struggle they face against every increasing plot difficulties, and finally bringing them to an epiphany. When you complete this class you will have a detailed, written plan for the second act of your Creative Writing Project.

The classes in this series include:

  • Creative Writing Project: Brainstorm Your Story
  • Creative Writing Project: Create a Character
  • Creative Writing Project: Structure Your Story
  • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1
  • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 2
  • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 3
  • Creative Writing Project: Structure a Scene
  • Creative Writing Project: Create a Setting
  • Creative Writing Project: Write Great Dialogue
  • Creative Writing Project: Energize Your Manuscript
  • Creative Writing Project: Publish Your Book
  • Creative Writing Project: Market Your Book

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Three Act Structure
  • Act 2 Checkpoints
  • Project: Create Your Second Act
  • Next Steps

Taught by

Dani and Steve Alcorn

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